4X4 News
2025 Land Rover Defender upgraded: Powertrain changes among suite of updates
2025 Defender update brings expanded V8 options, tech upgrades, and new features
Entire Mitsubishi Triton line-up earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
Five-star safety score now extends to the entire Triton line-up
BYD ends EVDirect partnership; takes full control of Australian distribution
BYD will take over as the official importer and distributor of its vehicles in Australia from July 2025
Killa Conversions debuts supercharged V8-powered Ranger Raptor
Killa Conversions has done it again, unleashing a 750hp V8 Ranger Raptor the factory never dared to build
NSW floods force closure of many 4WD tracks, campsites and walking trails
Flooding across NSW has shut down major 4WD areas in multiple national parks
June 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Sneak peak of the Kia Tasman, Ranger Raptor built for touring, and plenty more!
2025 Ford Everest Black Edition revealed; customer deliveries to begin in July
Ford unveils limited-run variant of its popular seven-seat SUV, ahead of its Australian launch
Ghost bookings and an increase in rubbish force Victoria to scrap short-lived free camping scheme
Victoria’s free camping scheme will end on July 1 due to widespread ghost bookings and mounting rubbish disposal issues
New Nissan Y63 Patrol to feature Aussie-made component
An Australian-made drivetrain housing will be a standard feature in every new Y63 Nissan Patrol built globally
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Tank 300 diesel earn five-star ANCAP safety ratings
GWM’s latest entrants to Australia secure top ANCAP safety scores
Toyota Tundra recalled due to safety issue
Toyota Australia recalls more than 1500 Tundras due to a fault that could increase the risk of collisions
2025 GWM Tank 300 gets more towing and payload muscle; Lux petrol and hybrid axed
Towing capacity boosted to 3000kg, but Lux petrol and hybrid ditched in favour of diesel demand
2025 Toyota Prado GXL: Price confirmed for new five-seat variant
Mid-tier Prado GXL is now available with five seats, and you can order one today
2025 Lexus LX refreshed with new Overtrail off-road variant and a suite of upgrades
Flagship LX updated with new Overtrail model, updated tech, and expanded safety features for 2025
100,000 reservations already confirmed for Jeff Bezos-backed Slate electric pick-up
Consumers are locking in reservations for the affordable electric ute, lured by a $50 refundable deposit
GAC Pickup 01: Cybertruck rival set to enter production
Futuristic Pickup 01 expected to enter production by 2027, with Australia in its sights
Vandalism of sacred rocks at Paradise Falls in the Vic High Country triggers community backlash
Police are investigating after sacred rock art in Victoria’s High Country was defaced
2025 Kia Tasman: Everything you need to know!
The Tasman is arriving in Australia this year. Here’s everything we know about it!
Three things we still want to know about the 2025 Kia Tasman
The Tasman shows serious off-road promise, but key questions linger ahead of its launch
2025 GMC Yukon SUV: Everything you need to know
Premium large SUV is out now in Australia. Here’s everything you need to know about it!
Local shires release plan to protect Western Australia’s Turquoise Coast
Plan to preserve and protect the Turquoise Coast is now open for public consultation
The Luxury Car Tax may soon be axed: What does this mean for premium 4x4s?
Big savings could be on the horizon, if the newly elected Labor government scraps the LCT
2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum: New flagship grade on sale now
New range-topping Tundra arrives in Aussie showrooms
Toyota set to pause production of LandCruiser 70 Series for emissions update
70 Series production to be put on ice, as Toyota targets new emissions standards